Reporters share stories at annual Politico and The Star brunch

4 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 26

The brunch, held at Robert Allbritton's Georgetown estate, featured guests recounting experiences of seeing cabinet secretaries evacuated by secret service after an incident the previous night.
Attendees enjoyed espresso martinis, Aperol spritzes, and food while discussing whether the White House Correspondents’ Dinner would be rescheduled and debating attire options for a potential new date.
The event provided a social setting for journalists to reflect on recent security events and their impact on Washington’s social calendar, highlighting ongoing uncertainty around major political gatherings.

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